DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 June 1918, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

tariki. (From a Correspondent). < A very successful social wag held last Friday night in the Tariki Hall to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs Stephenson aud family on tlieir departure from the district. A strong committee had been at work, and the following ladies and gentlemen assisted that night in preparing supper and waiting cn the hirge number present:—Mesdames C. Young, Gemhoefer, James, Eason, D. Jones, Miss Rudkin and Messrs Cowley, A. Thompson, J. Hunwick. C. Young, J. Therkleson. The hon. sec. was the popular schoolmaster, Mr. H. Eason, who generally directed wth conspicuous success. During tho evening songs were ren> dered by Miss Taylor, Miss Kibby, Mrs. Budkin, Miss Maida Jones, Mr. Tom Long, and Rev. E. Tj. Harvie. During the evening Mr. George Knowing, on behalf of the residents, pre* sen'"'' Mr. and Mrs Stephenson with & ha'. ' >' tea service. The speaker referred to Mr. Stephenson's grit and energy during the years he had been at Sariki. Mr. Stephenson had a great aelpmate in his wife, and together they lad set an example to the whole dte- j trict. Together they had faced hardships and difficulties, and had come ont of all with credit to themselves and the district. The speaker referred to Mr. Stephenson's service at the war, and now he was back they were sorry to lose him. Mrs Stephenson during her husband's absence had carried on the farm, and had always been ready to help 'in all that was going on, and he wished them every happiness in their future life. Mr. Jamieson, as a director of the factory, spoke of Mr. Stephenson's good work for that institrt'nn which he had helped to found, and was pleased to see so many present to do honor to their departing guests. The Rev. E. L. Harvie, as the vicar of the parish, expressed his regret at losing Mr. and Mi"a 'Stephenson and their family. There were seven of thexn and they w'fcre all regular church-goers and loyal helpers in the Church. In wishing them every happiness he hoped that Tariki would see them again. Mr. C. Therkleson, as a member of the Rifle CTtib, referred to the good sporting instincts of Mr. Stephenson, characterising him as a good sport and a good shot. Mr. Stephenson, who was accorded n very flattering reception, acknowledged with gratitude the gift made to liim and his wife, and expressed their real regret at parting from such good friends. The speaker dwelt on the >ast history of Tariki, and described ihe land there as the best in Taranakl, v.liich meant the best in the Dominion. They were a very happy family of settlers, and Tariki was a go-ahead place. It took a week to go over Tariki, while they could do Wellington in a day or two (Laughter). Mr. Stephenson, continuing, said all that they had done for Tariki had been a pleasure, and he assured them all of a hearty welcome to their new home whenever they cared to call. Musical honors were then given the guests of the evening, after which a good supper was partaken of, and dancing continued untl the small hours. At the householders' meeting, elevei householders were present. The bal ftnee-sheet showed the income at £3) l'Ss Did and the expenditure £l6 I2s 9d leaving a credit balance of £2l Cs lid the following were elected a commit tee: —Messrs D. Jones, MUroy, J Hucker (chairman), Cowley, and Tre win. Mra, Jemisoa wag elected seere fcary.

KATONGA. (Ffom a Correspondent.) The annual meeting of the Second Division League took place on Friday evening last. There was a fairly large attendance. In tie absence of Mr. A. H. Guy, the chair was occupied by Mr. J. Bert. The report and balance-sheet were adopted, and the delegate to the last Dominion conference (the Rev. C. Blair) gave an interesting report of the proceedings, for which ho was heartily thanked. The eicction resulted:—Executive, Messrs J. Bert, Rev. Blair, W. T. Bailey, G, A. Lyall, J. Guy, A. H. Guv, A. Melville, R. D. Dagg, H.'e. King, and C. Hill; the chairman to be elected by the executive. It was resolved that the secretary procure from Wellington a supply of the Handbook for Reservists, to be retailed to members. The following remits were forwarded ,to the Dominion executive:—(l) That tFie Government be urged to bring in legislation to ena/ble it to confiscate the property of all military absconders and deserters; (2) that the" attention of tha Dominion executive be directed to the action of lawyers who, being already memlbers of the S.D.L., are yet acting in the appeal courts on behalf of First Division class appellants, also, is their action consistent with their mcm« bership, and are they still eligible for membership? A well-attended meeting of the Ifaponga Farmers' Union Clulb was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday evening, 20th inst. The object of the meeting was to discuss the merits of the dual purpose and single purpose cow. The poor general purpose cow had not a single champion. Mr. R. Dagg led the discussion by reading a paper on the subject, which he summed up by saying that, on the strength of his own experience, he eould do no better than repeat the words of a well-known dairy expert: ' That the dual purpose cow was a splendid subject for a hobby, for those that could a (lord it, but for the dairy farmer thero was only one cow—the milker—that was worth considering." Mr. R. Rothc, of Rivcrlea, stated 'that he liad tried to breed a general purpose herd, and that it, had resulted in a miserable failure, and at the present time lie was lining in for the single purpose cow for he was worth. Messrs C. Gwynne, J. Jackson. IX Malone, and J. H. Bentley also agreed that there was no such animal as the dual cow, but that the milkers and heifers were a'distinct type in each and every breed.